Finance Business Partner Analyst - J38667

Job Description

Job Title: Finance Business Partner AnalystLocation: Gaydon / Oxfordshire / Hybrid workingRate: £38.50 ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £29.17 ph PAYEEmployment Type: Contract (6 months)Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per WeekReference: J38667Description:Our companys Racing Department is a part of companys Motorsport Department and competes in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Companys Motorsport and Racing sits within the CEO or Chief of Staff function and is responsible for all strategy, planningand delivery of successful motorsport activities for both the companys brands.Within this function is the Motorsport Finance Department whose responsibility includes the overall management, control, governance and reporting of approved motorsport programme budgets. Embedded within the Motorsport Department the Finance Team Membersremain part of companys wider finance function.Perfectly aligned to our strategic objectives, the Motorsport function echoes our new companys purpose, where the "Why and the What" are supported by our creators code behaviour, which is so fundamental to the success of a high-impact team, pushing theboundaries of sustainable performance on and off the track.As a result of its success, the Formula E World Championship has seen a new set of financial regulations come into force from 1 October this year and will align with the Championships technical and sporting regulations. Two sets of financial regulationswill be introduced, one for Formula E Teams and another for Formula E Manufacturers, both of which companys Motorsport will need to comply with, capping spending levels to offer greater consistency and sporting fairness across the competitor line-up.This role provides a genuine opportunity to help shape and influence the future direction and success of the function, playing a key part in the transition into a more challenging regulatory environment, but also supporting the success of the team primarilyin the technical area (R&D, Race Team and Sporting).The Role:

• This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our companys Motorsport at a time of transformation and will play a key role as a primary support to the Head of Finance-Motorsport (with an ability to step up when required) but also the suppliers ProgrammeSenior Leadership Team.
• The chosen candidate will not only act as a finance business partner but also a key integration lead, ensuring the delivery of activities is conducted diligently ensuring all financial obligations and risks are managed, in-line with the new regulatory frameworkdeployed by the FIA and FE and approved multi-year programme budgets.
• This will be achieved in close collaboration with local management and their teams, with strong exposure to external stakeholders, primarily companys Technical Partner
• This role will be partly embedded in the WAE organisation to ensure close working relationships and transparency of Technical Programme Management so travel to the Oxford area is expected on a regular basis (Grove initially, migrating to Kidlington Airport).

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Lead liaison between stakeholders with regards to Programme Management and Compliance Reporting.
• Support deployment of Financial Strategy within approved multi-year programmes.
• Undertake analysis supporting management to achieve financial, operational and strategic objectives.
• Co-ordinate and support the delivery of contractual obligations to avoid any negative impact to companys reputation.
• Explain actual to forecast variances and drive delivery of targets with stakeholders and partners.
• Identify causes for variance and drive corrective actions with operational stakeholders to mitigate risk and deliver on opportunities.
• Support the implementation of the new FIA Financial Regulations and ensure ongoing compliance and lead the reporting process on behalf of both WAE and companys Racing Department.
• Develop and deliver standard and ad-hoc, streamlined financial reporting to stakeholder team to support the strategic direction of the business, as well as compliance to the new financial regulations.
• Work closely with GFS or MI&A to ensure timely and accurate completion of month end, quarter end and annual reporting processes including co-ordination of annual report and companies house filing.
• Support P2P processes in respect of Sponsorship and Technical Partnership activities.
• Contractual support and financial reviews of Single Supply and Bespoke Agreements.
• SME for the new FIA Financial Compliance IT platform.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:Essential:

• Previous experience in Finance Business Partner role gained at a similar level.
• Financial and commercial acumen shown introducing innovative processes to support strategic business goals.
• Strong numerical, analytical skills with conscientious attention to detail.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and nurture relationships, especially with 3rd parties.
• A continuous improvement mind set with the ability to identify and implement efficient solutions and enhancements.
• Robust understanding of compliance and accounting.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Excel and Power Point.

Additional Information:Please note that whilst Hybrid working is the reality, the expectation is that the candidate would be present in work around 3/4 days a week, split between Gaydon and Grove/Kidlington (Oxfordshire).